euphoric

Definition of euphoric

: marked by a feeling of great happiness and excitement : characterized by, based on, or producing euphoriaa euphoric moodfeeling euphoricHe knew he was going to win big, big, big, and he was euphoric about it.— Russell BakerAll addictive drugs … work in the brain to produce feelings of well-being and elation. A drug's euphoric effects, which can last from a few minutes to a few hours, are what get a person to take the substance in the first place.— Joseph Alper

Other Words from euphoric

euphorically\yü-​ˈfȯr-​i-​k(ə-​)lē, -​ˈfär-​\adverb

euphorically happy
One minute they were euphorically celebrating victory. The next, they were dropping to their knees in total despair as they looked to the scoreboard and saw the harsh reality of an 18–13 loss. — Kyle Riviere

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